I hear you on the “character” vs. “hazard” dilemma. I’m new to all this, but even in a much newer house, I’ve learned that letting things slide outsid...

That’s a good point about asking how they handle delays. I’ve found some contractors get defensive if you bring up worst-case scenarios, which is a re...

That’s what I keep hearing, but I’m still not sure how often “seasonal” actually means for most people. Is it really just twice a year, or does it dep...